Definitions
- Used to indicate a cause and effect relationship between two events. - Used to show that something follows logically from what has been said or done before. - Used to indicate the conclusion of an argument or discussion.
- Used to indicate a logical conclusion based on evidence or reasoning. - Used to show that one thing is a result of another. - Used to introduce a conclusion or consequence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to indicate a logical connection between two events or ideas.
- 2Both words are used to show a cause and effect relationship.
- 3Both words are used to introduce a conclusion or consequence.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hence is less common than therefore in everyday language.
- 2Position: Therefore is often placed at the beginning of a sentence, while hence can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
- 3Formality: Therefore is more formal than hence.
- 4Meaning: Therefore implies a stronger logical connection than hence.
- 5Connotation: Therefore is more objective and neutral, while hence can have a subjective or emotional connotation.
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Remember this!
Hence and therefore are both used to indicate a logical connection between two events or ideas. However, therefore is more commonly used and more formal than hence. Therefore implies a stronger logical connection, while hence can have a subjective or emotional connotation.
